Mice are extremely annoying pests because they are so destructive and they are difficult to get rid of. Plus, their numbers multiply quickly, so you can be overrun with mice before you know it. It is especially difficult to get rid of mice when you have pets you feed indoors. Here are a few tips for controlling mice when you have pets.
Keep Food In Sealed Metal Or Plastic
When you bring home a bag of cat food or dog food, transfer it right away to a sealed container. Metal is best. You can buy a metal trashcan with a secure lid and keep your pet food inside of it. Plastic is second best, but it is possible for mice to chew right through the plastic if they smell the food inside. Keeping food in the original paper of cardboard containers is not recommended because mice have no difficulty chewing through them even if they are unopened. Once mice find a food source they like, such as a cupboard with pet food inside, they will keep coming back for more.
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Place the bowl of food in a closed container so mice can't smell it. You may even want to sweep or mop where the bowl sits on the floor to get rid of crumbs that may attract the mice. Once you've made a habit of doing this, your pets will adapt. As soon as it's daylight, you can place the food dish back on the floor. Mice normally come out only at night. However, if you have a bad infestation, you may see mice during the daytime because they are more aggressive in their search for food. If you see a mouse going for the pet dish during the day, you probably have a lot of mice in the house, and you should call an exterminator right